Giants Sign Southpaw Star For $50,000
The New York Giants announce the signing of 18 year old southpaw Mike Francis McCormick as a bonus player for a reported $50,000 plus. The pitcher, noted for a high school record of 34-4 and a 2H mark this spring, is from Alhambra California and is the son of Kenneth McCormick.
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Pitchers with 1200 strikeouts span AL careers
Six veteran hurlers in the American League have surpassed 1,200 strikeouts in their careers. Bob Feller, Warren Spahn, Virgil Trucks, Early Wynn, Robin Roberts, and Bob Lemon are noted as the active leaders in this milestone.
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Atlantic City Race Notes and Prize Details
Rejected results from the Daily Double at Atlantic City on Tuesday show Soule and Bound paid. Griasitir won the first race with 104t and Grianair won the second. The Major League Player course offered a $1,060,001 prize and a $6,000 annual pay.
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Stengel to stay with Yankees for two more years
New York Yankee manager Casey Stengel, after guiding the team to six AL pennants and five world titles, plans to remain for about two additional seasons. At 63, he has weathered illness periods but remains driven by love of baseball, with a 1954 two year contract set to expire after 1955.
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Rory Takes On The Spider In Ten Round Chicago Bout
Unbeaten Rory Calhoun aims for his 24th straight win in a 10 round television bout from Chicago Stadium. He meets Spider Webb who has 17 pro fights with 13 knockouts and is favored to push Calhoun, who weighs around 137 pounds, to a fast, tough contest as both sides anticipate a decisive midweight clash.
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